Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. The ECHR’s climate decision is a warning to governments the world over A brave group of 2,000 women proved — collectively — that the right to a healthy environment had been violated by Switzerland’s failure to take effective action to restrain global warming, Sian Sutherland writes. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold and oil prices rise following reports of Israel strike on Iran Oil prices rose on Friday morning with both Brent and US crude trading higher after Israel reportedly carried out a military attack on Iran. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Climate Climate change will cut incomes by a fifth by 2050, scientists say In Europe, southern countries like Spain and Italy will bear the brunt of declining incomes, while Arctic-adjacent nations could benefit. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next World News Euroviews. Will going digital really simplify applying for a Schengen visa? Digitalisation, although well-intentioned, may well lead to more complexity for the applicant and more of a workload for consular staff, Michel Dejaegher writes. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Which European cities are most welcoming to queer people? Following a travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece, these are the European countries that are most welcoming to queer people. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Critical raw materials: how the EU hopes to secure supplies If Russia's war on Ukraine shocked Europe into realising the folly of its dependence on Moscow for gas suppplies, growing geopolitical uncertainty has forced the EU to consider where it sources the raw materials, from copper to rare earth metals, needed for the energy transition. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature Euroviews. A bottom trawl ban in marine protected areas would be good for all The damage caused by bottom trawling should not be underestimated. Marine-protected areas across the world must be properly protected and free of rampant industrialisation, Hugo Tagholm and Nicolas Fournier write. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Netflix first quarter earnings preview: Subscriber growth in focus The earnings season for major US tech companies is set to commence with Netflix on 18 April. While Netflix has stopped offering guidance on its subscriber growth, the addition of users remains a pivotal metric for its earnings report. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets European markets slump as investors weigh Middle East developments European markets were all in the red on Tuesday afternoon as traders continued to monitor developments in the Middle East - and digest fresh economic data from China. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Digital nomad visas: How to live, work and travel in Europe All the remote work visas currently available in Europe, including length of stay, application fees and income requirements. 15/04/2024
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Now playing Next Travel News Türkiye has launched a digital nomad visa. Here’s how to apply Applicants are accepted from most EU countries as well as the UK, USA and Canada. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news ‘So it’s you. Here you are.’ Salman Rushdie on his reaction to attack Salman Rushdie’s memoir “Knife,” about the attack that almost claimed his life, comes out on Tuesday. He described feeling death had finally come for him: “So it’s you. Here you are.” 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy The effect Iran's attack on Israel could have on commodities In the wake of Iran's recent offensive against Israel, investors have been on edge, speculating about the potential ramifications for commodities. Here's a breakdown of the situation and its possible impacts. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Week ahead in the markets: Risk-aversion expected to take centre stage Geopolitical tensions and central banks’ rhetoric on monetary policy will remain the focus of market participants, also Netflix is scheduled to release its Q1 earnings result this week. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Iran How is the Israel attack viewed in Iran? Tehran's strikes on Israel likely mean more problems for ordinary citizens, already struggling under a deeply unpopular Islamic regime. 14/04/2024